Premises Liability Claims and Walmart Slip and Fall Injuries

Getting hurt is probably the last thing anyone expects when they go to their local Walmart. But given the number of Walmart stores in the United States, it is not surprising that customers can—and do—get hurt.

Walmart does business in the United States and abroad. As of January 31, 2024, it had more than 10,000 retail locations globally. At that time, more than 4,600 brick-and-mortar stores (including supercenters and “neighborhood markets”) were located in the United States. More than 250 million people visit Walmart stores in the United States and elsewhere each week.

That means there’s a reasonable chance that someone could get hurt while shopping at a U.S. Walmart store. Conditions that can lead to customer injuries in Walmart stores include improper product placement, uneven surfaces, and slippery surfaces. While customers are sometimes injured by falling objects or by tripping on crumpled floor mats, slip and fall injuries may be the most common. According to one estimate, in fact, the retail giant’s legal teams deal with thousands of slip and fall claims per year.

In this article, Van Law Firm’s personal injury attorneys share what you need to know about making a premises liability claim if you were hurt after you slipped and fell in a Nevada Walmart.

Suing Walmart If You Were Hurt In A Slip And Fall Accident

With certain exceptions, the law stipulates that the person whose actions or lack thereof cause the injury is deemed liable. However, a corporation is deemed liable if it is “responsible for the conduct of the person causing the injury.”

This means you can sue Walmart if an employee used certain cleaning products on the floor in accordance with company policy, and the use of that product caused the slip and fall accident in which you were injured. Or, you could sue Walmart if you were hurt in a slip and fall accident because there were no signs warning of wet floors.

In some circumstances, you may even be able to sue based on the type of flooring Walmart uses. This is because the company often installs slick flooring to reduce cleaning expenses. Liquid or food spillage on these floors makes them even more hazardous, leading to slip and fall injuries.

Of course, these are just a couple of examples. Our personal injury lawyers can quickly and easily assess your unique circumstances to determine whether you have a viable case. If so, we would then discuss filing a premises liability claim on your behalf.

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What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is a legal concept that generally applies in cases where:

• You were injured on a property other than your own
• The property owner or person in charge at the time of the incident knew you were there
• You had permission or were otherwise allowed to be there
• Hazardous conditions existed on the property at the time
• The owner or person in charge caused, knew, or should have known about said condition
• The owner or person in charge failed to warn of or remedy the hazard
• Said condition caused your injury/injuries

Each of these elements must be proven to win a personal injury case based on premises liability in Nevada. Plaintiffs that prevail in such cases typically receive compensation for economic and/or non-economic losses stemming from their injuries.

What To Do Following A Slip And Fall Accident At A Walmart

With this in mind, there are certain things you can do to help us build your case following a slip and fall injury at a Walmart. First, make a report with Walmart so they are aware you got hurt. Second, make sure to get the names of supervisors and managers on duty that day, since they will likely be named as defendants in the case. We also recommend getting the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed the incident.

It is also important to document the scene by taking as many pictures of the hazardous condition, the location, and so on, as possible. Next, seek immediate medical attention so your injuries are also documented. Lastly, be sure to keep the clothes and shoes you were wearing when you slipped and fell. This is especially important if the substance that caused your fall got on your clothes.

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Contact Experienced Slip And Fall Injury Attorneys Today

Big businesses like Walmart have vast and experienced legal teams adept at defending them in all sorts of lawsuits. This can be intimidating and overwhelming for the average person. That is why you need personal injury attorneys who are willing to fight for you if you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a Walmart.

At Van Law Firm, we have the dedication, determination, and experience needed to help you get the compensation you deserve. But the first step is up to you. Contact us for a free consultation today.